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East Cleveland

County:
Cuyahoga County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.083
State:
Ohio

East Cleveland is a city located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. East Cleveland has a 2026 population of 13,226. East Cleveland is currently declining at a rate of -0.66% annually and its population has decreased by -3.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,753 in 2020.

The median household income in East Cleveland is $22,116 with a poverty rate of 40.68%. The median age in East Cleveland is 44.3 years: 40.1 years for males, and 45.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 70.7 males.

13.2K
Total Population
4,290
Density (mi²)
-88 -0.66%
Growth

East Cleveland Population

East Cleveland Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202613,226-88-0.66%
202513,314-88-0.66%
202413,402-12-0.09%
202313,414-56-0.42%
202213,470-130-0.96%
202113,600-153-1.11%
202013,753-30-0.22%
201916,928-112-0.66%
201817,040-111-0.65%
201717,151-118-0.68%
201617,269-99-0.57%
201517,368-91-0.52%
201417,459-69-0.39%
201317,528-48-0.27%
201217,576-85-0.48%
201117,661-119-0.67%
201017,780-63-0.35%
200027,217-5,879-17.76%
199033,096-3,861-10.45%
198036,957-2,643-6.67%
197039,6001,6094.24%
196037,991-2,056-5.13%
195040,0475521.4%
194039,495-172-0.43%
193039,66712,37545.34%
192027,29218,113197.33%
19109,1796,422232.93%
19002,757-119-4.14%
18902,87600%
18802,87600%

Median Age

Overall: 44.3 years
Female: 45.5 years
Male: 40.1 years

East Cleveland Adults

There are 10,452 adults, (3,368 of whom are seniors) in East Cleveland.

Sex Ratio

Female: 7,929 (58.6%)
Male: 5,605 (41.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of East Cleveland includes 87.25% Black or African American, 8.25% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American11,80987.25%
White1,1168.25%
Two or more races3282.42%
Asian1471.09%
Other race1230.91%
Native American110.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1010.75%
Other race270.2%
White220.16%
Asian190.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American11,80987.25%
White1,0948.08%
Two or more races2271.68%
Asian1280.95%
Other race960.71%
Native American110.08%

East Cleveland Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

East Cleveland 's average per capita income is $31,407. Household income levels show a median of $22,116. The poverty rate stands at 40.68%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$66,831-
Families$46,131$74,633
Households$22,116$43,887
Non Families$14,469$24,072

$31,407

Average Income

$22,116

Median Household Income

40.68%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)